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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,299.86, 44,569.85 and 18,861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,299.86, 44,569.85 and 18,861.36 is: 26,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,299.86 : 44,569.85 = 18,861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,299.86/44,569.85 = 18,861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,299.86x = 44,569.85 × 18,861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,299.86x = 840,647,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,647,724.55/32,299.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.36

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